Panties fly at Tom Jones gig

Tom Jones at Mission Estate last night. Photo / Sarah Gully.

A crowd of 23,000 let their hair down in Napier last night at the annual Mission Estate concert, this year starring Sir Tom Jones.

The legendary icon of seductive pop proved a big hit with the audience who sang along with him most of the night.

In keeping with tradition, many took along pairs of women's underwear, throwing them on stage during the performance.

Organisers of the Mission concert, also featuring Jimmy Barnes and When The Cat's Away, say they were pleased with the behaviour of the crowd.

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